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The Power of Protective Paperwork
On August 31, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-3088, enacting the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Among other things, this legislations affects the rights of landlords to collect unpaid rent from residential tenants, while extending relief to...
How to Make the Most of COVID-19 Vacancies
During the Great Recession of 2008, many rental units emptied out, as they have during the COVID-19 crisis. And then, as now, we advised owners to make improvements while the units sat empty. Those that followed that advice came out ahead in the long-term.It wasn't...
SF’s COVID-19 Tenant Protection Ordinance: Unfair and Unworkable
Photo: Christopher Michel via Flickr / Creative Commons LicenseThe San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute have filed suit seeking a temporary...
3 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Multifamily Rental Property
If you’re thinking of diversifying your investment portfolio by purchasing a multifamily housing property, here are a couple of points that could help make your decision a little bit easier.The important thing to grasp about owning a multifamily building, especially...
Responsible Property Management in the Time of COVID-19
Property Management in San Francisco has always been challenging, with the myriad rules and regulations that apply to rentals, and COVID-19 has added even more complexity to the process. Here's how Gaetani is changing the way we work to continue delivering the best...
COVID-19 Crisis Update for Tenants
To help support public health during the Covid-19 health crisis, Gaetani Real Estate’s office will be closed until further notice. Rent is still due at the regular time. To submit a rent check you may do so via US Mail or in our 24/7 secure lockbox on the right hand...